The Ravine of Death
Die Schlucht des Todes
Synopsis
Marie, the daughter of a miner, is pregnant and has been abandoned by the father of her child. Taken in and married by a fellow miner, she sees her former lover suddenly reappear and assert his rights over her. A violent altercation then breaks out between the two men in the mine shaft. A gas leak triggers an explosion that buries them. Luciano Albertini performed sensational stunts at dizzying heights, filmed on the cliffs of the Elbe Sandstone Mountains or on imposing railway bridges. The tragic and sensational film culminates in a spectacular climb, a fall, and a rescue operation on the cliffs.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Luciano Albertini, Albert-Francis Bertoni, Max Obal
- Screenplay & Story
- Albert-Francis Bertoni
- Original Title
- Die Schlucht des Todes
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Albertini-Film GmbH
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Luciano Albertini, Albert-Francis Bertoni, Max Obal
Albert-Francis Bertoni
Department Leadership Roster
Luciano Albertini
Director
Albert-Francis Bertoni
Director
Max Obal
Director
Albert-Francis Bertoni
Writer
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What is The Ravine of Death about?
Marie, the daughter of a miner, is pregnant and has been abandoned by the father of her child. Taken in and married by a fellow miner, she sees her former lover suddenly reappear and assert his rights over her. A violent altercation then breaks out between the two men in the mine shaft. A gas leak triggers an explosion that buries them. Luciano Albertini performed sensational stunts at dizzying heights, filmed on the cliffs of the Elbe Sandstone Mountains or on imposing railway bridges. The tragic and sensational film culminates in a spectacular climb, a fall, and a rescue operation on the cliffs.
Who directed The Ravine of Death?
The Ravine of Death was directed by Luciano Albertini, Albert-Francis Bertoni, Max Obal.
Who stars in The Ravine of Death?
The principal cast of The Ravine of Death includes Luciano Albertini, Lya De Putti, Hermann Picha, Heinz Sarnow, Gertrude Hoffmann.
When was The Ravine of Death released and how long is it?
The Ravine of Death was released in 1923 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.